….Delegates Call for Unity, Personal Responsibility at IBBN
By Aderonke Ojo
Delegates at a joint stakeholders conference organised by the Initiative for a Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN), El-Buba Outreach Ministries International (EBOMI), and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have called on Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to embrace unity, personal responsibility, and ethical leadership as critical steps toward national renewal.
The conference, held at the “Alone With God” Solution Camp in Pai, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), brought together faith leaders, community stakeholders, political actors, and citizens from across the country and beyond.
Speaking after attending a session convened by the Convener of IBBN and President of El-Buba Outreach Ministries International (EBOMI), Prophet (Amb.) Isa El-Buba.
participant based abroad, Mariam Amojiogah, has called on Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to embrace personal responsibility, unity, and ethical rebirth as the foundation for national transformation, following a powerful engagement with the Initiative for a Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN).
Amojiogah described the experience as a “charge” that has reignited her commitment to Nigeria’s future
She said the conference had provided clarity and direction for Nigerians who genuinely desire change but lack a starting point.
“Many of us want to do something meaningful for Nigeria but do not know where to begin. Today, Prophet Isa El-Buba has given us a clear blueprint. This is not just a charge; it is a call to action,” she said.
Amojiogah, who was on a personal retreat at the camp, described the opportunity to listen in person to Prophet (Amb.) Isa El-Buba, Convener of IBBN and President of EBOMI, as deeply impactful, having followed his ministry from the United States for years.
She said the message resonated because it addressed the root causes of Nigeria’s systemic corruption while offering practical solutions.
“We cannot continue to blame politicians alone. Corruption is systemic, and change must begin with each of us. Do not leave here and continue to cheat, lie, or live unethically. Change yourself first. Prove it. This is our only country,” she stated.
Highlighting the concerns of Nigerians in the diaspora, Amojiogah noted that many long to return home to a safer and better nation.
“Our children want to come back home. We are scattered across other countries, working without peace, while deportations are happening everywhere. It is time to rebuild Nigeria so we can return to a better future.”
She pledged to support and amplify the activities of IBBN across international platforms, particularly in the United States, stressing that changing Nigeria requires changing the national narrative.
Also speaking, Pastor Edozie Okeke, a delegate from Jos, described the conference as a wake-up call for all Nigerians.
“Nigeria belongs to all of us. We do not have another nation elsewhere. If we want a beautiful Nigeria, we must take collective responsibility for making it work,” he said.
Pastor Okeke emphasized that unity and collaboration, rather than division, are essential to national progress.
“Foreigners or people in the diaspora alone will not fix Nigeria for us. Every citizen, at every level, no matter how small the contribution, must rise and add value to making Nigeria safe and functional.”
Another delegate, Mr. Theophilus Amochiri, praised the programme, describing it as inspiring and purpose-driven.
“The message was intelligent, eloquent, and clearly focused on the betterment of this country, especially the grassroots. It was not driven by selfish interest but by genuine concern for our future,” he said.
He added that the message had challenged participants to align themselves with the vision of unity and sacrifice for national prosperity.
“Each of us must make the necessary sacrifices within our capacity for the good of our children and generations to come.”
In a remarkable contribution, 12-year-old Cynthia Amochiri, who attended the convention, called for unity, integrity, and courage among Nigerians.
“We should stand in unity and faith and do what is right as citizens. We should not allow corruption to destroy our country. We must act fast, be bold, and help Nigeria because we are Nigerians,” she said.
She also called for religious unity, urging Christians and Muslims to stand together against the challenges confronting the nation.
“Let us not leave Nigeria scattered in corruption. Together, we can defeat what is standing in our way. May God bless Nigeria,” she added.
The conference concluded with a renewed commitment by participants to promote unity, integrity, and citizen-driven reform as championed by the Initiative for a Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN).